The Hungarian was on the books at Liverpool for five years but failed to make a senior appearance during his time at Anfield.

But since leaving Red Bull Salzburg to join German club RB Leipzig in 2015, his career has been kickstarted into action, becoming a vital part of the team’s unlikely success.

He has conceded just nine goals this season for Leipzig, who lie third in the Bundesliga table.

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The 27-year-old Hungarian was rated best keeper in the Bundesliga by Kicker magazine

Video uploaded to YouTube in recent months shows the 27-year-old at his most impressive, showing impressive reflexes and positioning.

That was deemed impressive enough for German magazine Kicker to place Gulacsi at the top of the rankings for the league’s best goalkeeper – and it could not have come at a worse time for Liverpool fans.

A 4-1 demolition by Tottenham at Wembley Stadium this weekend once again highlighted the team’s frailty in defence.

Croatian centre-back Dejan Lovren was hooked after just half an hour of play following a torrid start to the match – but Simon Mingolet also came under fire.

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Gulacsi, 27, has found top form during his time with RB Leipzig

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The Belgian has often been the target of criticism from fans for his inconsistency and he did little to help his cause as Dele Alli, Heung-Min Son and a brace from Harry Kane put Spurs out of sight on Sunday afternoon.

And after news of Gulacsi’s latest success hit Twitter, frustrated Liverpool fans made their feelings clear.

“I always rated Gulacsi and said he should be given a run. Hope we don't make the same mistake with Ward,” said one supporter.

Another wrote: “Gulacsi left the Reds - more importantly [goalkeeping coach] John Achterberg - and became the Bundesliga’s best goalkeeper.”